Harvard rejects $500 million deal with Trump, says academic freedom is non-negotiable

Harvard University President Alan M. Garber has denied reports of a $500 million settlement with the Trump administration, stating academic freedom is non-negotiable, according to The Harvard Crimson. The University continues legal action over frozen federal research funding, while peer institutions like Columbia and Brown have already settled. Internal opposition has grown amid fears of policy concessions. Garber’s comments suggest Harvard may pursue a full legal resolution before considering any form of settlement.